SUCCESS STORY Molly’s journey across IN4 Group programmes: From graduate to games freelancer
Molly, a games design graduate, joined the Skills City Game Engine programme to sharpen her skills and connect with industry professionals. “I knew I had many skills but needed the experience and the right connections to take that next step.”
During the programme, she worked on a group project with Factory International, creating a Unity-based mobile app to support creatives with their finances. More importantly, she discovered the Gametech365 community, which gave her access to mentors, employers, and peers with similar goals. Molly found an internship opportunity with IN4 Group and quickly secured a three-month role developing a VR game in Unity for Ithra by Aramco. “The internship gave me the confidence to see myself as a professional, not just a student.”
Through the internship, she was introduced to the FreelanceHER 100 team. Although she hadn’t planned on freelancing, the programme gave her the knowledge and confidence to succeed. “I really enjoyed being a part of the FreelanceHER community. The finance session was the most useful for me; it gave me the practical skills to be a sole trader, and the community was amazing.” A key turning point came when IN4 Group connected Molly with Phil at Play XD, who hired her as a freelance Community Manager and Developer. “I
fell into freelancing almost by accident, but I quickly realised that I loved it; I just needed to learn how to do it properly.” Now working as a freelancer, Molly reflects on the journey that took her from job-seeker to industry professional: “My goal was to come out of the Game Engine programme with a job. I’m so pleased to join the Play XD team; without the programmes, I would not be where I am today. “If you’re looking for more than just training, a community that pushes you forward and mentors that support you throughout your journey, this is where you need to be.”
“It wasn’t just about the skills; I personally really benefitted from the overall Gametech365 community, the mentors, and exposure to employers. You don’t often find yourself in an environment where employers are scouting for their next hire.” Molly Robinson Skills City Game Engine participant
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